UFC News
Movsar Evloev claims next fight is booked — but it won't be a UFC title shot
BJ Penn Staff - May 22, 2025
Movsar Evloev won’t be getting his UFC title shot just yet. The Russian featherweight is one of the hottest contenders in any UFC weight class right now. He is 19-0 overall, and a strong 9-0 in the Octagon. Highlights of his run in the UFC include wins over top contenders like Dan Ige, Diego Lopes, Arnold Allen, and most recently, former bantamweight champ Aljamain Sterling.
UFC star Paddy Pimblett challenged to summer fight by No. 1 contender: 'It makes sense'
BJ Penn Staff - May 22, 2025
Paddy Pimblett might have found the dance partner for his next UFC fight. Liverpool’s Pimblett, a former Cage Warriors champ, has been extremely impressive since joining the UFC, winning seven straight fights. In his last fight, a lopsided TKO win over former Bellator champ Michael Chandler, he evolved from prospect into legitimate lightweight contender.
Khabib Nurmagomedov reveals how he spent Conor McGregor winnings, 'will not recoup' investment
BJ Penn Staff - May 22, 2025
Khabib Nurmagomedov has revealed what he did with the money he made for beating fellow UFC legend Conor McGregor. Khabib met McGregor in the main event of UFC 228 in October of 2018. McGregor was the biggest star in combat sports at the time, and Khabib was his fiercest rival.
Islam Makhachev fires back at UFC analyst over claims of ducking Ilia Topuria
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 22, 2025
Islam Makhachev has caught wind of one well-known UFC analyst’s ducking accusations, and he’s responded. Makhachev is set to vacate the UFC Lightweight Championship on June 28. Once the UFC 317 main event between Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira begins, Makhachev will relinquish the 155-pound gold. The soon-to-be former lightweight champion made the decision in order to challenge Jack Della Maddalena for the UFC Welterweight Championship.
Jack Della Maddalena reveals key differences between Islam Makhachev and Belal Muhammad
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 22, 2025
Jack Della Maddalena has shared some key differences between Islam Makhachev and Belal Muhammad. Maddalena captured the UFC Welterweight Championship by defeating Belal Muhammad in the UFC 315 headliner. The win for “JDM” opened the door for Makhachev to move up in weight to challenge for the 170-pound gold. That’s why Makhachev will be vacating the UFC Lightweight Championship.
Magomed Ankalaev's manager makes big prediction for possible Alex Pereira rematch
Harry Kettle - May 22, 2025
UFC champion Magomed Ankalaev’s manager has given his thoughts on a potential rematch against Alex Pereira. As we know, Magomed Ankalaev is the current UFC light heavyweight champion. He earned that title by defeating and dethroning Alex Pereira, who is a two-weight world champion in his own right. It was a fairly comprehensive win from the new champ but with that being said, a lot of fans and pundits are still interested in seeing them run it back.
Merab Dvalishvili teases rival Sean O'Malley in champion's latest skit
Harry Kettle - May 22, 2025
UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili teased rival Sean O’Malley in a recent skit ahead of UFC 316. At UFC 316, Merab Dvalishvili will defend his UFC bantamweight championship against Sean O’Malley. It comes in the wake of their battle at Noche UFC, where Merab was able to wrestle the belt away from ‘Suga’. Ever since then, O’Malley hasn’t fought, whereas ‘The Machine’ has been able to successfully defend his title against Umar Nurmagomedov.
Ian Machado Garry explains excitement over new era for UFC's welterweight division
Harry Kettle - May 22, 2025
UFC star Ian Machado Garry has explained why he’s so excited to see how the new era evolves in the welterweight division. As we know, Ian Machado Garry is one of the top contenders in the welterweight division. However, he has a lot of competition when it comes to determining who gets the next title shot. Islam Makhachev is moving up from 155 pounds, Sean Brady is in the mix, Belal Muhammad will want a rematch, and Shavkat Rakhmonov is waiting around the next corner.
Paddy Pimblett outlines two-fight path to UFC lightweight title
BJ Penn Staff - May 21, 2025
Paddy Pimblett has his eyes on the UFC lightweight title, and he doesn’t think it’s far away. Pimblett became one of the top contenders in the lightweight division when he thrashed Michael Chandler to a third-round TKO at UFC 314 in March. Now ranked No. 8, there’s no question he’s getting close to a shot at the title.
Khabib Nurmagomedov takes issue with Islam Makhachev's new hobby: 'I don't like this'
BJ Penn Staff - May 21, 2025
Islam Makhachev has a new hobby, but his mentor and fellow UFC star Khabib Nurmagomedov doesn’t approve. Khabib and Islam are considered two of the best fighters in MMA history, largely on the strength as their reigns as UFC lightweight champion. Khabib held the belt first, but retired after a submission win over Justin Gaethje in 2020. Several years later, Islam claimed the vacant belt with a submission win over Charles Oliveira, and went on to be just as impressive — if not more impressive — than Khabib.
Charles Oliveira makes first prediction for UFC 317 title fight with Ilia Topuria
BJ Penn Staff - May 21, 2025
Charles Oliveira has made his first public prediction for his UFC 317 title fight with Ilia Topuria. With long-time lightweight champ Islam Makhachev making a (potentially nightmarish) move up to welterweight, Oliveira and Topuria are set to fight for the vacant belt in the June 28 card’s main event.
Sean O'Malley's coach claims the Sphere lights contributed to 'Suga' losing at UFC 306
Cole Shelton - May 21, 2025
Tim Welch, the head coach of Sean O’Malley, has a unique reason for his fighter’s loss to Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 306. O’Malley lost his bantamweight title at UFC 306 at the Sphere in Las Vegas back in September to Dvalishvili. O’Malley struggled to keep the fight standing as Dvalishvili cruised to a win.